Simple Egg Salad
Creamy, flavorful, and effortlessly delicious, this Simple Egg Salad recipe is the ultimate go-to for a quick and satisfying meal. Featuring tender hard-boiled eggs, a tangy touch of Dijon mustard, and a refreshing crunch from finely chopped celery and green onions, this classic dish is elevated with a splash of lemon juice for a zesty kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile egg salad can be served atop crisp salad greens, between slices of your favorite bread, or wrapped up in a tortilla for an easy lunch or snack. Perfect for meal prep or last-minute gatherings, this egg salad is a must-try for lovers of simple, wholesome recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 medium (finely chopped) celery stalk
- 1 stalk (finely sliced) green onion
- 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) black pepper
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized saucepan and cover them completely with cold water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch above the eggs.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer gently for 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Carefully drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs into a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
Peel the cooled eggs and chop them into small pieces or desired consistency. Transfer the chopped eggs into a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, finely chopped celery, and sliced green onion to the bowl with the eggs.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined and creamy.
Serve immediately on bread, in a wrap, over salad greens, or refrigerate for up to 3 days for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1176 mg | 392% | |
| Sodium | 1306 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
